Marijuana is a mood altering (psychoactive) drug derived from the Cannabis plant, its two main varieties being Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. People consume cannabis by smoking, inhaling through vapor, brewing as a tea, with food, as a balm, or eating in the form of brownies or chocolate bars.

Cannabis is the most commonly abused illicit drug globally, popular for its psychoactive properties. Although originally classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, several states in the United States have started making it a legal drug. It has a slew of street monikers, including grass, pot, hash, weed, reefer, dope, herb, mull, Buddha, ganja, joint, stick, buckets, cones, skunk, hydro, yarndi, smoke and hooch among others. Read more →

Quitting alcohol is never easy, and for some people, it might be a lifelong struggle owing to the painful withdrawal symptoms. However, it is important to understand that alcohol addiction can cause extreme distress and complications in one’s life. Therefore, one must be determined in his/her resolve to quit alcohol. Read more →

The plight of opioid crisis continuous to be a major problem across the United States. In spite of the authorities taking innumerable steps to curb the menace, the crisis has emerged as a major public health issue or an epidemic in the U.S.

According to various studies, a large number people are suffering from opioid addiction. Some of the key populations affected by opioids are teenagers, women and older people. In the light of the growing menace of opioids, President Donald Trump has declared it as a nationwide public emergency. Read more →

The problem of cocaine abuse has massively affected the world. An extremely potent and addictive stimulant used for increasing the level of alertness and energy, cocaine is one of the oldest known psychoactive substances in the world. Repeated exposure to cocaine leads to the acclimatization of the brain to its repercussions. Read more →

Alcoholism refers to chronic consumption of alcoholic beverages, or developing a dependence on alcohol to such an extent that it impairs control over drinking, often leading to a loss of control over one’s life. Alcoholism does not comprise a single factor, rather a result of numerous genetic, psychological, environmental, and social factors.

Some people view alcohol as a way of relieving themselves from quotidian distress. They feel that it helps them deal with the various stressors of life, such as work pressure, academic issues, relationship hassles, financial stress, etc. Whereas, there are many who drink to deal with a subtle peer pressure, a sense of inadequacy driving them to project themselves as ‘in vogue’ and not the odd one out. Another reason people drink alcohol is to satiate their curiosity. Read more →

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Depression is a common mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Between 2005 and 2015, major depressive episodes among young American adults ages 18 to 25 have grown from 8.8 percent to 10.3 percent. While several studies have ascribed depression as an outcome of traumatic life events like rape, violence, war, terminal illness, bullying, etc., substance abuse is also a prime cause of it. Read more →

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Over the years, substances like alcohol, marijuana, heroin and cocaine have drawn a lot of attention from the media and the government due to the substantial damages caused to people. Though people have started taking warnings related to these rather seriously, many still tend to ignore the consequences of inhalants that usually contain a number of potential substances capable of altering the brain’s functions and hormones. The practice of inhaling volatile chemical compounds is popularly known as huffing. Read more →

Characterized by obsession, compulsion, and physical or psychological dependence, addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder that has paralyzed millions of people worldwide. Addiction has devastated numerous lives and relationships, as well as caused a substantial burden to the economy. An enigma, associated with addiction, that continues to perplex people, is why some individuals are more predisposed to drugs, with a propensity to develop an addiction compared to others. Read more →

When Tracy visited home during her summer holidays, her mother noticed that she was much occupied with her mobile phone and would go blank in the middle of the conversations. She cared less about her appearance and would remain in her room for the whole day without talking to anyone at home. The cheerful girl had transformed into a woman with frequent angry outbursts and lack of care for family members. When Tracy continued to look disoriented, the mother tried talking to her. After much persuasion, she finally confessed to being addicted to alcohol and asked for help. Read more →

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Journaling refers to penning down the thought processes on a daily, weekly or a monthly basis. Going over them develops a better understanding of the self and gaining insights. Many addiction treatment specialists encourage their patients to maintain a journal as it can be helpful give vent to thoughts regularly and in the process, decrease one’s susceptibility to get overwhelmed with stress. Journaling can help a person to lay bare the feelings on a piece of paper if interacting with counselors or mingling with fellow sufferers seem like a tedious task. It can also help a person to determine his/her progress qualitatively (in terms of learning better coping mechanisms, detaching from addictive substances, etc.) and quantitatively (number of days, weeks, months and years of sobriety).

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